Volunteer Coordinator

Literacy Achieves; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Dallas is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to enhance their volunteer recruitment and training efforts. This role is vital as the organization approaches 30 years of service, requiring strong community engagement and organizational skills to support adult ESL classes effectively.

Qualifications

• Commitment to changing lives through literacy.
• Ability to work in culturally diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Engage with community to recruit volunteers.
• Manage communication and scheduling for volunteers.
• Provide ongoing support and learning opportunities.

Skills

Community Engagement

Adult Learning

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Literacy Achieves is seeking a dynamic and experienced Volunteer Coordinator to lead our volunteer recruitment and training efforts as the organization approaches 30 years of service in the Dallas community.

The ideal candidate will use their community engagement and adult learning skills to attract, recruit, and train the volunteers that power Literacy Achieves' Adult ESL classes. Volunteers are vital to Literacy Achieves - which means your position is as well!

We will count on you to lead the organization in recruiting volunteers, matching them to classes, coordinating their training with help from program managers, and providing ongoing support and learning opportunities. The ideal candidate is energized by meeting new people, attending community events, and organizing adult learning experiences. They are confident working with technology and approach their work with a spirit of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Engage with community, colleges, faith partners, businesses, and the Literacy Achieves board of directors to attract and obtain new volunteers to serve adult programs and to have enough volunteers each semester.
• Manage communication with all prospective and current volunteers
• Manage the volunteer experience, from first inquiry, to placement, then stewardship, and beyond
• Manage volunteer scheduling to ensure adequate coverage

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to mission and core values of changing lives through literacy
• Positive, enthusiastic personality
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organized and able to manage priorities effectively
• Demonstrated ability to provide patience and respect within culturally diverse settings
• High standards of performance, quality, credibility, and integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint